CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses

Connecting, Supporting and Training CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community settings and agency roles. We combine expert CHC training, specialist consultancy and a vibrant peer-support network to help you deliver outstanding, compliant, person-centred care.

Built by nurses, for nurses, our network understands the pressures of agency work, CHC assessments, CQC expectations and complex patient needs. We provide the tools, knowledge and support you need to grow your career, stay compliant and feel genuinely connected.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional resource hub and a supportive community. Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals collaborates daily via confidential, invite-only social media groups, online events and specialist training programmes.

We offer a relaxed, friendly space where nurses can share experiences, ask questions, access expert advice and build long-term professional relationships – often friendships that last for years.

Comprehensive Services for CHC & Community-Based Care

Transitions in Care: Supporting Safe Moves Across Care Settings

Transitions between hospital, community, residential and home care are high-risk moments for patients and challenging for agency nurses and providers. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers practical guidance, tools and peer advice to help you manage safe, well-coordinated transitions in care.

Our community shares best practice on discharge planning, communication, documentation and continuity of care so that patient moves are as seamless and safe as possible, protecting both patients and professionals.

Pre-CQC Readiness Support for Agency Nurses & Providers

Preparing for a CQC inspection can feel daunting, particularly in CHC and community settings where agency nurses play key roles. Through our network, you can access pre-CQC readiness support, templates and shared experiences from nurses who have successfully passed inspections.

We help you understand CQC expectations, align your documentation and practice with regulatory requirements, and feel confident demonstrating safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led care.

Person-Centred Care & Support Planning for Learning Disability (LD)

Many of our members specialise in supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) and complex needs in community and CHC-funded settings. The CHC Nurses Agency Network promotes person-centred care planning that upholds dignity, independence and choice.

Through shared resources and peer learning, we help nurses create and implement individualised care and support plans that address health, communication, daily living, behaviour, risk management and social inclusion, aligned with best practice and legal frameworks.

Specialist Training in CHC Eligibility, Reviews & Community DoLS

Focused CHC Training for Agency Nurses

We deliver and signpost to specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training designed specifically for nurses working in agency, community and complex care roles. Our training supports your understanding of:

• CHC eligibility criteria and National Framework guidance
• Completion of Checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
• Role of nurses in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Reviews, appeals and funding decisions
• Documentation standards and defensible record-keeping

These programmes make CHC processes clearer, build your confidence in assessments and ensure your practice remains legally robust and compliant.

Community DoLS & Legal Safeguarding Training

Our network also supports training around Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS / DoL in community settings), capacity assessments and safeguarding responsibilities.

Nurses learn how to recognise potential deprivations of liberty, escalate appropriately, support best interests decisions and document clearly in line with current legislation and local policies.

CHC-Related Events, Webinars & Networking Sessions

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events to keep members up to date with the latest CHC policies, NHS guidance and best practice. These include:

• Online webinars and Q&A sessions with CHC specialists
• Practical workshops on documentation and assessments
• Networking events to connect CHC agency nurses across the UK

Events provide real-world, practical insights you can immediately apply in practice, while giving you the chance to share experiences, challenges and solutions with colleagues who truly understand your role.

Peer-Led Case Discussion & Informal Case Management Support

Through our invite-only social media groups, members regularly discuss complex cases, share perspectives on care planning and explore options for safe, ethical and compliant care delivery.

This informal, peer-led “case management” support helps nurses feel less isolated, improves decision-making and supports better outcomes for patients and families.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses

Only nurses truly understand the pressure, responsibility and emotional load of nursing. Within our network, you are surrounded by people who “get it” – colleagues who share your challenges and can offer genuine, experience-based support.

24/7 Peer Support in Confidential, Invite-Only Groups

Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses stays connected 24-7-365 via confidential social media groups. Members use these spaces to:

• Ask clinical or procedural questions in a safe environment
• Share shifts, opportunities and local insights
• Discuss CHC, DoLS, safeguarding and documentation issues
• Offer and receive emotional and professional support

It’s a professional safety net that helps you feel less alone and more supported in your agency role.

Tailored Support for Agency & Community-Based Practice

Unlike generic nursing forums, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is focused on CHC, community, complex care and agency work. That means the guidance, conversations and resources are directly relevant to your daily working reality.

Professional Growth, Learning & Career Development

Membership opens doors to career-enhancing opportunities, including:

• Access to specialist CHC and community care training
• Invitations to workshops, webinars and masterclasses
• Networking with senior CHC practitioners and leaders
• Insight into emerging roles, contracts and specialisms

You gain both the knowledge and the connections to take your nursing career in the direction you choose.

Genuine Connections and Long-Term Friendships

Many nurses in our community become close friends and remain in touch for years, moving between roles and organisations yet staying connected through the network.

We believe that strong professional relationships support better well-being, resilience and ultimately better care for patients.

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you’re an agency nurse, CHC nurse, community nurse or complex care professional looking for expert support, training and a like-minded community, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.

We welcome new members to join our private social media groups, attend events and become part of our growing professional network.

To get started, simply contact us via our website to request access, or reach out to a current member for an invitation into our confidential groups.

Connect with the CHC Nurses Agency Network today – and discover a supportive professional home where your expertise, experience and wellbeing truly matter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community offering peer support, CHC-focused training and networking for agency and community nurses.
2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to agency nurses, CHC nurses, community nurses and other registered professionals involved in Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
3. Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options and any associated costs vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information.
4. How do I access the private social media groups? After expressing interest via our website or an existing member, you will be screened and then invited into the appropriate confidential groups.
5. What kind of training does the network offer? We provide and signpost to training on CHC eligibility, assessments, documentation, community DoLS, safeguarding and person-centred care planning.
6. Do you help with CQC inspection preparation? Yes, we share best practice, tools and peer experiences to help nurses and providers feel confident and prepared for CQC inspections.
7. Are your events online or in person? We run a mix of online webinars and virtual sessions, with occasional in-person networking and training events depending on location and demand.
8. Can I discuss complex cases within the network? Yes, members regularly discuss anonymised complex cases to share insights, support decision-making and improve practice.
9. Is the group confidential? Our invite-only groups operate under strict privacy expectations, with members expected to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
10. How do I get started? To get started, contact us through our website, express your interest and we will guide you through the simple steps to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network.